Knightstown proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by 24) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Daleville Broncos out 48-45. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Knightstown's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lilly Drew led the charge by posting 20 points along with eight rebounds and five blocks. Drew is crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Anna Roberson was another key player, going 6 for 9 en route to 12 points plus eight rebounds and four steals.
Knightstown was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Daleville lost, don't look at Trishell Johnson. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 21 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Addisyn Gothrup, who scored 15 points along with five rebounds.
The victory got Knightstown back to even at 2-2. As for Daleville, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Knightstown has already played their next contest, a 53-35 win against Centerville on the 23rd. As for Daleville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 48-40 loss against Wapahani on the 23rd.
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